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https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/08/29/FDA-smoking-rule/6731724978963/
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated retailers Thursday require photo identification for anyone under the age of 30 who is trying to buy tobacco products.
The new rule, which goes into effect Sept. 30 and also affects e-cigarettes, changes the current mandate for retailers, which is to check for ID of anyone under the age of 27. The FDA argues research shows that regardless of appearance, customers' ages are difficult for retailers to accurately discern from looks alone.
It further mandates that also starting Sept. 30 retailers may not use vending machines to sell tobacco in facilities where those under the age of 21 are permitted to enter at any time, increasing the previous age limit from 18.
The American Lung Association welcomed the new rule, calling it "a critical step toward protecting young people from tobacco addiction."
